As part of Carers Week, Essex County Council are working with carers organisations to host webinars to highlight the importance of carer identification and early support offers available to carers. Your team may play a vital role in this. These webinars are aimed at all front-line practitioners and services working across Essex.
Support for young carers: Monday 9th June 10:00 – 10:30am
Young carers often balance their school and social lives with their caring duties and that can have a huge impact. The Essex Young Carers Service work with partner organisations to provide support to young carers in Essex to navigate school, work and life. This webinar by the Youth Service will cover the support available to young carers and where you as a professional can signpost/refer young carers.Support for adult carers: Tuesday 10th June 10:00 – 10:30am
The physical and mental health of carers can be significantly impacted by the demands of their caring role, with many experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness, often leading to burnout and a decline in their overall well-being. This webinar by Action for Family Carers, Carers First, Essex Wellbeing Service and Adult Social Care Connects will give an overview of some of the organisations supporting carers across Essex so that you can be more confident in identifying carers and then signposting/referring to specialist support available.
Supporting carers of people with dementia: Wednesday 11th June 10:00-10:30am
Supporting dementia carers is crucial because they often experience significant stress, isolation, and emotional strain. When carers are well-supported, they can provide better care, feel better in themselves, and are more likely to continue caring. This webinar by Alzheimer’s Society will raise awareness of some of the challenges carers supporting people with dementia experience, along with examples of some of the key places you can refer/signpost carers too for support.
Advocacy support for carers: Thursday 12th June 11:30am – 12:00pm
Carers may not know what help to ask for, how to ask, or indeed who to ask. Services are available to support carers to understand their options, make informed choices and decisions about their caring role and be heard when they face a challenge or issue. This webinar by Voiceability will raise awareness of some of the challenges carers experience with themselves and/or those they care for not having their views heard, and provide information on how to access for carers you support who might need this service.
Employers support for carers: Friday 13th June 1 – 2pm
Supporting carers to continue providing care and to participate in everyday life through employment is in everyone’s best interest. Employers have a responsibility to develop an inclusive workplace where carers are enabled to work, recognised, respected and supported, which helps to retain valued members of staff. This webinar by Employers for Carers will cover things employers should consider to support carers in the workforce, including tools and resource templates available.
💼 Full Time | 💷 £30,900 | 🗓 Apply by: 13 June 2025
Our friends at Mid & North East Essex Mind are looking for a Senior Fundraiser to join their amazing team! 🙌
If you’re passionate about mental health and building partnerships that make a real difference, this is your chance to help grow vital support services across our communities.
🔹 Location: Colchester (Hybrid) 🔹 Experience: 2+ years in fundraising 🔹 Role: Develop partnerships with local businesses & supporters 🔹 Perks: 36 days holiday, flexible working, wellbeing benefits & more
You’ll be helping drive support for their award-winning Mental Health Toolkit and ensure no one feels alone in their mental health journey. 🧠💙
📅 Apply by: 13 June 2025 📍 Let’s work together to create a stronger, more supportive Essex.
Our Charity Every Child Online & Everyone Digital CIC will be out in full force from 10am–4pm on Rayleigh High Street, and you won’t want to miss us – look out for the bold orange and blue gazebo!
We’re bringing our brand-new setup, our amazing team, and a mission to make a real difference in the community.
Here’s why you should pop by:
Donate Your Old Tech
Have a spare mobile phone, laptop, or tablet gathering dust? Bring it along! Our professional refurbishment team will securely wipe your data, install updated software, and breathe new life into your device before it’s donated to one of our digital inclusion projects. Your tech could change a life!
We’re also raising awareness about online safety. Learn how to protect your children and loved ones from online predators, scammers, and cybercrime – knowledge that could make all the difference.
Shop Our Upcycled Creations
Browse unique items made by our CRE8 team, who repurpose parts from donated tech into cool creations – plus grab a limited-edition t-shirt while you’re at it!
This is just the beginning…
This is our first community event of many – come show your support, bring your questions, your old devices, and your friends!
Quick Tip Before You Donate:
Please sign out of your accounts and remove passwords from your devices – we can handle it if not, but it makes our job a lot smoother!
See you at the orange and blue gazebo – you can’t miss us!
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Join Braintree District Council for a day of giving back and making a difference in our community at Volunteer Day!
Welcome to Volunteer Day!
Come join us on Wed Jun 04 2025 at 10:00 AM at Braintree Town Hall for a day of giving back to our community. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or looking to get involved for the first time, there’s something for everyone at this event.
Help out with local projects, meet like-minded individuals, and make a positive impact in our town. Together, we can make a difference!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with others and make a difference. See you there!
Join MIND Mid and North East Essex for an important and welcoming morning focused on men’s mental health at the upcoming Men’s Wellbeing Event, taking place on Tuesday 10th June 2025 at Colchester Rugby Club (Raven Bar), CO4 5YX.
🕗 Event Details:
Date: Tuesday 10th June 2025
Time: 08:00am – 10:30am
Location: Colchester Rugby Club (Raven Bar), CO4 5YX
Tickets: £5 per person
Includes: A breakfast bap and hot drink
Let’s Talk About Men’s Mental Health
This event provides a space for men to come together, share experiences, and start conversations around mental health in a supportive environment. Whether you’re looking to open up, listen, or simply connect with others, this is a valuable opportunity to prioritise wellbeing.
🎟 Book Your Place
Tickets are just £5 and include breakfast. Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your spot.
Healthwatch Essex are delighted to announce that the Expressions of Trauma exhibition, hosted by our Trauma Ambassador Group, will be running at The Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre from 20th – 29th June 2025.
This instalment of the exhibition coincides with the Harwich Festival of the Arts – 10 days of live music, theatre, art, comedy, workshops, dance and more. Find out more about the festival here.
A mixed media collection of works, Expressions of Trauma features artwork illustrating personal experiences of trauma by giving an insight into how people use creative outlets to express themselves during difficult times. People from across Essex with lived experience of trauma have come together to collaborate on this exhibition, which aims to raise awareness and understanding of trauma and its significant effects.
Allie Watson, from the Healthwatch Essex Trauma Ambassador Group, explains how important she finds using creative outlets:
‘Art has been lifesaving on many occasions in helping me cope with my trauma. Art helps me to express things that I find very difficult to put into words. It is a fundamental part of my life now to keep myself well and is something I turn to in crisis.’
Please be aware that this exhibition includes art covering sensitive themes including bereavement, abuse, chronic pain and forced adoption, among others. It may be triggering for some individuals. We advise that it may not be suitable for those under the age of 18, and that those below that age who do visit be accompanied by an adult.
The exhibition is open between 10am and 4pm 20th-29th June 2025 at Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre, Main Road, Harwich, CO12 4AJ. It is closed on Sundays.
Sharon Westfield de Cortez Information & Guidance Manager Healthwatch Essex
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Our friends at Mid and North East Essex Mind are recruiting!
They’re looking for a passionate and experienced Service Manager to help lead their North East Essex Sanctuary — a vital out-of-hours mental health support service.
In this role, you’ll:
✔️ Support and manage a dedicated frontline team ✔️ Oversee daily service operations ✔️ Work closely with local partners to ensure people in crisis get the right support
If you’ve managed mental health or crisis services and care about making a real difference, this could be the role for you.
Creative You, Creative Client – A Renew Workshop for Counsellors
We’re excited to announce a new workshop designed to help counsellors explore the power of creativity in their practice. Creative You, Creative Client is a one-day introduction to how creativity can enhance therapeutic practice.
This workshop will give you a deeper understanding of your own creative potential and offer practical tools for encouraging creativity in clients. We’ll explore why creativity is essential in therapy, address common barriers to creative expression, and share simple techniques you can start using with clients right away.
Who is this for? Counsellors and trainee counsellors from all modalities interested in developing their own and their clients’ creativity When? 10am – 4pm, Saturday 7th June 2025 Where? Renew Counselling and Training, Sadlers House, 2 Legg Street, Chelmsford CM1 1AH Price: £125.00 (please note a £50 deposit is required to secure your place) Enquiries:michelleallen@renew.org.uk | 01245 264348
Empower yourself with the essential skills to support and advocate for vulnerable clients in our comprehensive 4 hour course on Supporting Vulnerable Clients. This course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and techniques needed to navigate complex situations containing , vulnerability, trauma, communication styles, and more.
Moving beyond theory, this course offers participants hands-on skills practice and immersive activities to deepen their understanding of trauma and trauma responses. Join us in this engaging virtual session to elevate your ability to make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable clients.
Professionals learn to deliver disappointing news with sensitivity, navigating emotional responses such as anger, upset, and blame. Techniques for gracefully concluding conversations are explored, ensuring that participants leave with the skills to handle even the most challenging client interactions.
Whilst this course is designed for Immigration Advisors, Solicitors and those working with clients in a range of capacities, this is an open course to individuals with experiences in alternative fields and available to those with an interest in attending.
The Compassionate Colchester Network is thrilled to confirm that our next Meetup is being hosted by RAMA at RAMA House, 31 Elm Lane, Colchester on Friday 6th June, and we hope that you can join us?
🫶 Compassionate Community Meetups are an opportunityto be part of a special group of people, places and projects who are helping build networks of support for others experiencing life’s biggest challenges.
🌞 We will start with a cuppa at 10am and intro’s from RAMA and The Cinnamon Trust, who will share how they are supporting local communities and collaborating with community ambassadors.
👟 A group wellbeing walk will start at 11am for those who wish to participate.
❤️ These really are fantastic events that bring communities together, and we encourage you to invite others who can bring kindness and compassion to Colchester.
This instalment of the exhibition coincides with the Harwich Festival of the Arts – 10 days of live music, theatre, art, comedy, workshops, dance and more. Find out more about the festival 
